Bedeutung
Welcoming someone into a house.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch hospitality is direct. 'Kom binnen' is the standard, no-nonsense way to welcome someone. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes slightly more formal in initial greetings. Hospitality is very warm; 'kom binnen' is often followed by an immediate offer of food or drink. Very welcoming; the phrase is used with a relaxed, friendly tone.
Add 'maar'
Adding 'maar' makes you sound much more relaxed and friendly.
Formal vs Informal
Always use 'Komt u binnen' for people you don't know well.
Bedeutung
Welcoming someone into a house.
Add 'maar'
Adding 'maar' makes you sound much more relaxed and friendly.
Formal vs Informal
Always use 'Komt u binnen' for people you don't know well.
The Coffee Culture
Expect to be offered coffee immediately after you enter.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
De gast staat voor de deur. Je zegt: '_____ binnen!'
The standard phrase is 'kom binnen'.
Which is the most formal?
Which sentence is best for a business meeting?
The 'u' form is required for formal settings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Mag ik naar binnen?' B: 'Ja, _____!'
This is the appropriate response to an invitation request.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are welcoming a friend who is soaking wet from the rain.
This shows hospitality in a bad weather situation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDe gast staat voor de deur. Je zegt: '_____ binnen!'
The standard phrase is 'kom binnen'.
Which sentence is best for a business meeting?
The 'u' form is required for formal settings.
A: 'Mag ik naar binnen?' B: 'Ja, _____!'
This is the appropriate response to an invitation request.
You are welcoming a friend who is soaking wet from the rain.
This shows hospitality in a bad weather situation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, it works for one person or a group.
No, it's standard. Add 'alsjeblieft' if you want to be extra polite.
You can say 'Kom binnen, maar ik heb weinig tijd.'
No, one is an imperative, the other is a verb.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Kom langs
contrastCome by/visit
Voel je thuis
builds onMake yourself at home
Kom erin
synonymCome in
Loop door
similarWalk through
